Balochi Kheer Recipe | Traditional Balochi Rice Pudding

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 4 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
• 2 tablespoons golden raisins
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 1 tablespoon warm milk
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons dried rose petals (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon chopped dates (optional, for extra richness)